Campus Life https://campuslife.uk/ Campus news, coursework, careers and student life — reported by students, for students. en Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 phpblog NHS Talking Therapies for Students: How to Self-Refer https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/nhs-talking-therapies-for-students-how-to-self-refer/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/nhs-talking-therapies-for-students-how-to-self-refer/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health How students in England can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies, which address or GP area to use, what to expect and how long it takes. How students in England can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies, which address or GP area to use, what to expect and how long it takes.

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]]> ADHD at Uni: NHS Wait, Right to Choose or Pay Privately? https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/adhd-at-university-assessment-nhs-waits-vs-private-and-support/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/adhd-at-university-assessment-nhs-waits-vs-private-and-support/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health How to get an ADHD assessment as a UK student: NHS waits, Right to Choose, private costs, and the university and DSA support available before and after diagnosis. How to get an ADHD assessment as a UK student: NHS waits, Right to Choose, private costs, and the university and DSA support available before and after diagnosis.

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]]> Disabled Students' Allowance for Mental Health: Are You Eligible? https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/disabled-students-allowance-for-mental-health-who-qualifies/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/disabled-students-allowance-for-mental-health-who-qualifies/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health Who qualifies for Disabled Students' Allowance with a mental health condition, what evidence you need, what it pays for and how to claim it step by step. Who qualifies for Disabled Students' Allowance with a mental health condition, what evidence you need, what it pays for and how to claim it step by step.

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]]> Burnout or Depression? How Students Can Tell the Difference https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/burnout-or-depression-how-students-can-tell-the-difference/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/burnout-or-depression-how-students-can-tell-the-difference/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health Burnout and depression overlap but are not the same. Learn the differences, the warning signs, a simple self-check and when to see a GP. Burnout and depression overlap but are not the same. Learn the differences, the warning signs, a simple self-check and when to see a GP.

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]]> Thinking of Dropping Out? What Intermission Does to Your Loan https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/thinking-of-dropping-out-what-intermission-does-to-your-student-finance/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/thinking-of-dropping-out-what-intermission-does-to-your-student-finance/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health Thinking of leaving? Compare intermission and withdrawal, see how each affects your Student Finance England loan, and use a checklist to decide. Thinking of leaving? Compare intermission and withdrawal, see how each affects your Student Finance England loan, and use a checklist to decide.

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]]> Winter Blues in Halls: Normal Low Mood or Something More? https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/winter-blues-in-halls-normal-low-mood-or-sad/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/winter-blues-in-halls-normal-low-mood-or-sad/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health Feeling flat as the clocks go back? Learn what winter blues look like, when it might be SAD, and what actually helps students living in halls. Feeling flat as the clocks go back? Learn what winter blues look like, when it might be SAD, and what actually helps students living in halls.

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]]> Mental Health Awareness Week for Students: Ideas That Work https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/mental-health-awareness-week-for-students-ideas-events-and-what-to-do/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/mental-health-awareness-week-for-students-ideas-events-and-what-to-do/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Week for students: dates, themes, event ideas that go beyond posters, and small personal actions that make a real difference. Mental Health Awareness Week for students: dates, themes, event ideas that go beyond posters, and small personal actions that make a real difference.

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]]> Student Mental Health Statistics UK 2026: What the Data Says https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/student-mental-health-statistics-uk-2026-what-the-data-shows/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/student-mental-health-statistics-uk-2026-what-the-data-shows/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health The most reliable UK student mental health statistics for 2026, where each figure comes from, why they disagree and what they can and cannot tell you. The most reliable UK student mental health statistics for 2026, where each figure comes from, why they disagree and what they can and cannot tell you.

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]]> Panic Attack in a Lecture? What to Do in the Next 10 Minutes https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/panic-attacks-at-university-what-to-do-in-a-lecture/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/panic-attacks-at-university-what-to-do-in-a-lecture/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health A practical, evidence-based guide to handling a panic attack in a lecture, in halls or mid-presentation, plus when and how to get help. A practical, evidence-based guide to handling a panic attack in a lecture, in halls or mid-presentation, plus when and how to get help.

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]]> Lonely at Uni Despite Having Friends? Here Is Why https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/lonely-at-university-even-though-you-have-friends/ https://campuslife.uk/mental-health/lonely-at-university-even-though-you-have-friends/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mental Health Why you can feel lonely at university even with friends, what research says about how friendships form, and practical ways to feel less alone. Why you can feel lonely at university even with friends, what research says about how friendships form, and practical ways to feel less alone.

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]]> Arriving as an International Student: The First 30 Days https://campuslife.uk/admissions/arriving-as-an-international-student-the-first-30-days/ https://campuslife.uk/admissions/arriving-as-an-international-student-the-first-30-days/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Admissions A realistic 30-day plan for international students arriving in the UK: enrolment, eVisa share codes, bank accounts, GP registration, National Insurance and council tax. A realistic 30-day plan for international students arriving in the UK: enrolment, eVisa share codes, bank accounts, GP registration, National Insurance and council tax.

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]]> Best Entry-Level Remote Jobs and Where to Actually Find Them https://campuslife.uk/careers/best-entry-level-remote-jobs-and-where-to-find-them/ https://campuslife.uk/careers/best-entry-level-remote-jobs-and-where-to-find-them/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Careers Which entry-level remote roles genuinely exist, what UK working pattern data shows about your real odds, where the listings are, and how to spot the scams. Which entry-level remote roles genuinely exist, what UK working pattern data shows about your real odds, where the listings are, and how to spot the scams.

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]]> Citation Tools Compared: Zotero, Mendeley and Notion AI https://campuslife.uk/academic-skills/citation-tools-compared-zotero-mendeley-and-notion-ai/ https://campuslife.uk/academic-skills/citation-tools-compared-zotero-mendeley-and-notion-ai/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Academic Skills Zotero, Mendeley and Notion AI compared on storage, cost, citation accuracy and lock-in, plus an honest answer about which of the three is not a reference manager. Zotero, Mendeley and Notion AI compared on storage, cost, citation accuracy and lock-in, plus an honest answer about which of the three is not a reference manager.

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]]> Clearing on Results Day: What Actually Happens, Hour by Hour https://campuslife.uk/admissions/clearing-on-results-day-what-actually-happens-hour-by-hour/ https://campuslife.uk/admissions/clearing-on-results-day-what-actually-happens-hour-by-hour/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Admissions A minute-by-minute guide to UCAS Clearing on results day: what appears at 8am, what universities ask on the phone, and why 1pm matters more than you think. A minute-by-minute guide to UCAS Clearing on results day: what appears at 8am, what universities ask on the phone, and why 1pm matters more than you think.

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]]> Cold-Emailing Recruiters: Templates That Actually Get Replies https://campuslife.uk/careers/cold-emailing-recruiters-templates-that-actually-get-replies/ https://campuslife.uk/careers/cold-emailing-recruiters-templates-that-actually-get-replies/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Careers What the reply-rate data says about cold outreach, why personalisation roughly doubles responses, and three templates for recruiters, hiring managers and alumni. What the reply-rate data says about cold outreach, why personalisation roughly doubles responses, and three templates for recruiters, hiring managers and alumni.

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]]> Cornell vs Zettelkasten vs Digital Notes: What Actually Works https://campuslife.uk/academic-skills/cornell-vs-zettelkasten-vs-digital-notes-what-actually-works/ https://campuslife.uk/academic-skills/cornell-vs-zettelkasten-vs-digital-notes-what-actually-works/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Academic Skills Cornell, Zettelkasten and digital note systems compared against the evidence. The research says the system matters far less than what you do with the notes afterwards. Cornell, Zettelkasten and digital note systems compared against the evidence. The research says the system matters far less than what you do with the notes afterwards.

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]]> How to Actually Understand Hard Subjects, Not Memorise Them https://campuslife.uk/academic-skills/how-to-actually-understand-hard-subjects-not-memorise-them/ https://campuslife.uk/academic-skills/how-to-actually-understand-hard-subjects-not-memorise-them/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Academic Skills The difference between knowing a topic and recognising it, why fluent notes fool you, and six tests that reveal whether you understand something or have memorised it. The difference between knowing a topic and recognising it, why fluent notes fool you, and six tests that reveal whether you understand something or have memorised it.

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]]> How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in 30 Seconds https://campuslife.uk/careers/how-to-answer-tell-me-about-yourself-in-30-seconds/ https://campuslife.uk/careers/how-to-answer-tell-me-about-yourself-in-30-seconds/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Careers Why the opening interview question is not an invitation to tell your life story, a three-beat structure that fits in 30 seconds, and worked answers for four situations. Why the opening interview question is not an invitation to tell your life story, a three-beat structure that fits in 30 seconds, and worked answers for four situations.

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]]> How to Get Your First Internship With No Experience https://campuslife.uk/careers/how-to-get-your-first-internship-with-no-experience/ https://campuslife.uk/careers/how-to-get-your-first-internship-with-no-experience/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Careers Spring weeks, insight days, virtual internships and speculative applications: the actual routes into a first internship when your CV has nothing on it yet. Spring weeks, insight days, virtual internships and speculative applications: the actual routes into a first internship when your CV has nothing on it yet.

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]]> How to Negotiate a Fresher Salary Without Losing the Offer https://campuslife.uk/careers/how-to-negotiate-a-fresher-salary-without-losing-the-offer/ https://campuslife.uk/careers/how-to-negotiate-a-fresher-salary-without-losing-the-offer/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Careers When a graduate salary is genuinely negotiable and when it is not, what else is on the table, and a script that asks without putting the offer at risk. When a graduate salary is genuinely negotiable and when it is not, what else is on the table, and a script that asks without putting the offer at risk.

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